Renault Scenic timing belt change

skintsaver_2

hi all i was wondering if any could answer my question please.
I have a 2002 1.4 16v scenic with 68500 miles on the clock and we are going to have the timing belt changed in the next 2 weeks (we are having it fitted by an out of work renault mechanic)
Do you think we should have the pulley and tensioners changed at the same time or not?
I know it may sound like a stupid question but i really dont know and if i ring a garage they will say yes in the hope i have it done with them
(i cant get hold of the mechanic at the moment to ask him)
Thanks everyone for any answers

lindsaygalaxy

When I asked my garage about changing the camb belt they just said the camb belt - at a cost of £700! Then I asked an independent dealer - £450. Then a renault mechanic who could do it at the weekend - £150.

haggisAThome

skintsaver wrote: »

Do you think we should have the pulley and tensioners changed at the same time or not?

yes , do them . better to be safe than sorry

Mankysteve

I have seen a fair few people who rekon that when cam belts go it usually the belt tensioner and the belt its self.

Coveredinbees!!!!

I was told to do the water pump as well as they have a habit of going if you don't.

AndysDad

Why don't you ask the "out of work renault mechanic":rotfl:

skintsaver_2

AndysDad wrote: »

Why don't you ask the "out of work renault mechanic":rotfl:

i would have but i couldnt get hold of him last night and was just wondering, all sorted today though

LandyAndy

lindsaygalaxy wrote: »

When I asked my garage about changing the camb belt they just said the camb belt - at a cost of £700! Then I asked an independent dealer - £450. Then a renault mechanic who could do it at the weekend - £150.

Coveredinbees!!!! wrote: »

I was told to do the water pump as well as they have a habit of going if you don't.

All of which reflects the fact that this is an operation that has high labour and low parts cost hence the cheapness of a 'foreigner'. Do have the water pump changed at the same time as the additional parts cost is small but it would involve all the same labour if done separately.